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Category Archives: Literature
Objectivism, and why I cannot accept it…
I just got done reading The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. For those who don’t know, The Fountainhead is a novel in which Ayn Rand presents her philosophy, entitled Objectivism. There is a compelling story as well, which I enjoyed. And … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Fiction, Literature, Politics
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Why Robert Jordan was a master…
Robert Jordan (RJ) was the author of the Wheel of Time series of fantasy books. I say “was”, of course, because he passed away last year after a fight with amyloidosis, which was immensely sad. It was sad both because … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction, Literature
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Red Barchetta
My uncle has a country placethat no one knows about.He says it used to be a farmbefore the Motor Law. And on Sundays I elude the Eyes,and hop the turbine freightto far outside the Wirewhere my white-haired uncle waits. Jump … Continue reading
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Our stated intention for this weekend….
We are attempting to watch all 3 extended versions of the Lord of the Rings this weekend. :) I’ll let you know how well we fare. We’re in the middle of the Fellowship of the Ring at the moment. ;)
Posted in Literature, Movies
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Robert Jordan, age 58, died Sunday…
Those of us who have been reading the Wheel of Time series for any length of time know that Robert Jordan has been fighting against a rare blood disease called amyloidosis for over a year. His doctors didn’t give him … Continue reading
Posted in Literature, Random Topics
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Happy Friday, everyone! -or- Look what books I got!
In the tradition of the Rocky and Bullwinkle Show, I have double-titled this post. It made me happy. Man, this Friday couldn’t come soon enough. I’ve had a lot going on this week, and it’s just made me more and … Continue reading
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Address to a Haggis…..(because I can)
Address To A Haggis (in Scots) – Robert Burns Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face, Great chieftain o’ the puddin-race! Aboon them a’ ye tak your place, Painch, tripe, or thairm: Weel are ye wordy o’ a grace As lang’s … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Literature
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Is Harry Potter a "Christian" book?
(((Spoilers here. If you’ve not read the series, please do not read this post just yet!))) I know there are plenty of authors that have jumped on the subject of whether or not Harry Potter is compatible with the Christian … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Literature
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I have read the last book in the Harry Potter series…(no spoilers)
I must say that when I first picked up the Harry Potter series, I did not expect to like it as much as I have. Every book in the series has just gotten better…darker, to be sure, but better. How … Continue reading
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Currently Reading: The Complete Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Vol. 1
I am reading a Barnes & Noble edition of this great work by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and I must say that I rather enjoy this particular edition. I also should mention that I’ve never actually had the pleasure of … Continue reading
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